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Equine Clinical Pharmacology
By Joseph Bertone, DVM, MS, Diplo. ACVIM and Linda J I Horspool, BVMS PhD DipECVPR MRCVS
408 pp., 75 ills., Copyright 2004
ISBN:0702024848
Description
Focusing on the therapeutic challenges related to the horse’s unique anatomy and physiology, this comprehensive text is the first equine specific, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics text available! Covering the principles and use of pharmaceutical products in the equine, this practical reference is organized by either drug class or, where more pertinent, by system. It also provides comprehensive information on drug dose rates that is summarized alphabetically at the end of the book as a formulary of generic drugs.
Key Features
The latest information on therapeutic options for horses is provided, including products recently introduced on the market.
An alphabetic, generic formulary in the back of the book provides readers with a handy, quick reference.
Content is clearly cross referenced, making information concise and easy to find.
A practical systems approach is useful to practitioners and students alike.
Comprehensive discussions provide a sound basis for making therapeutic decisions in equine practice.
Well-referenced content offers readers a solid background in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.
Table of Contents
1. Basic pharmacological principles for equine veterinary practitioners 2. Antibacterial drugs 3. Antiprotozoal drugs 4. Parasiticides 5. Drugs acting on the endocrine system 6. Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system 7. Intra-articular medication and chondroprotection 8. Drugs affecting muscle 9. Drugs acting on the neurologic system and behavioural modification 10. Drugs acting on the urinary system 11. Drugs acting on the reproductive system 12. Drugs acting on the cardiovascular system 13. Ophthalmic therapeutics 14. Anti-inflammatory drugs 15. Anesthetics, tranquilizers, analgesics 16. Inhalant therapy and medication for the respiratory system 17. Fluid therapy 18. Formulary